Steps of Hope is an Education Center located in Santa María de Jesús in Guatemala - a rural town near Antigua. What we do:
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM:
* Provide children with necessities to attend public school
* Purchase required school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, and shoes
TUTORING PROGRAM:
* Provide scheduled sessions several times each week
* Address learning gaps for those who attend public sc
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* Offer learning opportunities for children unable to access public education
* Promote mastery of basic math and reading skills
* Encourage recreation and interaction with classmates
LANGUAGE LEARNING:
* Teach English to improve future employment opportunities
* Tutor in Spanish and Kaqchikel, the native languages, required to graduate from high school
MEDICAL OUTREACH:
* Provide professional dental care through a local clinic
* Organize surgery for children through medical mission teams